1.
Important: Add the oil very slowly and
do not block the opening of the filler hole
(Figure 40). If you add oil too fast or block
the hole, the oil could back up and foul the
air intakes, causing engine damage.
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Note the clearance left in the filler opening.
5. Replace the dipstick and install the front engine
panel.
6. Start the engine and run it at idle for 5 minutes.
7. Shut off the engine.
8. Wait 3 minutes and check the oil level.
9. Add oil, if required, to bring the level to the
upper hole on the dipstick.
10. Replace the dipstick and, filler cap, and the
front engine panel.
11. Check for leaks.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase
with oil because this may cause engine
damage.
Changing the Engine Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter after the first 50 operating
hours and then every 200 operating hours
thereafter.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil.
Place a drip pan beneath the oil drip tray to
receNe oil from the oil filter and oil passages
in the engine.
2. Turn the filter counterclockwise to remove it
(Figure 41 and Figure 42).
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Note: Dispose of the oil filter properl3=
Recycle in accordance with local codes.
Before installing the filter, lightly oil the gasket
on the filter with fresh, dean oil. Screw the
filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the
oil filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
4. Add oil; refer to Adding Engine Oil.
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1. Oil filter
Figure 41
2. Right side of machine
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1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
Figure 42
3. Adapter
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Fuel System
Maintenance
Servicing the Fuel Filters
Replace the fuel filters after every 400 operating
hours or yearly whichever occurs first, and replace
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